Nicki’s done it. Ke$ha’s done it. Lana’s done it twice already. Katharine just did it. Lindsay does it every chance she gets.

For today’s generation of screen and music celebrities, the lingerie photo shoot has become an essential stepping stone on the path to success — whether they like it or not.

Is this a sign of entertainment industry sexism which demands that young female performers strip for the public, regardless of what their talent might be? And is modesty still a virtue in our over-exposed culture?

This week’s guest column for Lingerie Briefs by LT editor Richard Vincente looks at this growing trend, and how some young megastars are refusing to play along. Click here to read “Undressing For Success” — and let us know what you think!